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Course Overview

Knowledge, skills, and abilities learned through this program of study include: understanding the structure of ASL and the application of linguistic principles to other languages (specifically English); enhancement of bilingual skills to improve communication; increased knowledge of Deaf culture and Deaf history; a heightened sense of self-concept, self-esteem, and self-confidence; improved presentation skills; and enhanced literacy and critical thinking skills.

The certificate in Deaf cultural studies/ASL is offered to students enrolled in degree programs at RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) and the other RIT colleges as an enhancement to their portfolio of general academic, career, and technical skills. It is not a stand-alone certification. The certificate offers you an opportunity to learn about historical, anthropological, linguistic, literary, artistic, and multicultural aspects of deaf people’s lives. Courses expose you to a breadth and depth of topics in Deaf cultural studies and ASL, and address NTID General Education goals for critical thinking, writing, and public presentations.

The overall program goals of the Deaf cultural studies/ASL certificate are to:

  • study the Deaf experience from the perspective of a disenfranchised minority group 
  • understand and appreciate Deaf culture 
  • promote the development of English and ASL literacy  
  • promote the development of critical thinking skills 
  • promote the development of communication skills

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

The admission process, requirements, and guidelines are the same for all undergraduate students. As an international student, you will also be required to demonstrate English language proficiency, and RIT will consider students at all levels of English language proficiency for admission.

You should  apply for undergraduate admission to be considered for these options:

  • Full university admission: If you meet English language proficiency standards, you will be considered for admission to the academic degree program you choose.
  • Conditional university admission: If you do not meet English language proficiency standards you will be considered for admission, and will need to complete additional courses through RIT’s English Language Center in addition to their academic degree program.  

Test Type

Minimum Score for Full Admission

Score for Conditional Admission

Internet Based TOEFL (iBT)

79

78 or lower

PTE Academic

58

57 or lower

IELTS

6.5

6.0 or lower

Fees

Full-time Tuition (12-18 credit hours)

Per Semester: $26015

Per Year: $52030

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance

Per Semester: $34638

Per Year: $69276

Part-Time Tuition Fees

The charge per credit hour is $1760. Multiply the number of credit hours by this amount to calculate your total.


This information was accurate on : 08/04/2021
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